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Unit Title: Revolutionary Era
Grade Level(s): 9-12
Subject/Topic Area(s): Cause and Effects
Key Words: Woman, Slaves, Native Americans, War, Revolution
Designed by: Time Frame: Shane Hathaway
School District: School: Unknown

Brief Summary of Unit

This unit will challenge students to dig deep and critically think about some similarities and differences in the Revolutionary War. Through different types of research, readings and discussions we will be able to know the cause and effects of many different events. Through these exercises we will be able to take on a role of one of these sub groups and make some decisions that everyday people would be faced with during these times. After some critical thinking we will be able to explain why some outcomes played out the way they did and why, and also argue their point of views. This unit will help students distinguish facts from fiction and expand the views of the Revolution being just "the shot heard around the world" or a tea party for the colonies. By the end of this unit critical thinking about several different influences, themes and ties will come easy and be the first thought to come to mind instead of a guy riding a horse yelling about the British coming. Hold on to your saddle and get ready to learn about all impacts of the Revolutionary war.